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July 20, 2023 — Rock County

Turtle Creek, downstream from Stone Arches bridge, but well before Sweet Allyn Park.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
Arrow Clubtail (Stylurus spiniceps)
Observed
Several exuviae, likely more than 10.
Eastern Ringtail (Erpetogomphus designatus)
Photographed
We had just gotten out of the canoe to pull ourselves upstream through a shallow, riffly area when a male came flying around the bend. Only managed a few quick shots as it flew up into the treetops when a second netting attempt failed. Also collected one exuvia at Sweet Allyn Park.
Photo of Eastern Ringtail
Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura)
Observed
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Observed
Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
Observed
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera)
Observed
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
Observed
Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
Observed
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
Observed
American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)
Observed
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
One male.
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)
Observed
Stream Bluet (Enallagma exsulans)
Observed